Teacher - Elementary

New Hanover County Schools

$70K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Hold a valid teaching license for elementary education.
  • Demonstrate effective teaching techniques in a classroom environment.
  • Exhibit proficiency in developing age-appropriate lesson plans.
  • Possess strong communication skills for engaging with students and parents.
  • Commit to a minimum three-year tenure at the school per Board Policy 7440.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement curriculum tailored to elementary age students.
  • Engage students through innovative and interactive teaching methods.
  • Assess and evaluate student progress regularly and provide feedback.
  • Collaborate with staff to support the educational growth of students.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills.

Benefits

  • Regular 10-month contract with full benefits.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the district.
  • Access to professional development programs and resources.
  • Supportive teaching environment with collaborative staff.
  • Potential for additional salary supplements for hard-to-fill roles.
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Teacher - Elementary/Teacher-Elementary

Date Posted:
7/30/2026

Location:
Sunset Park Elementary

Date Available:
08/13/2026

This is a regular 10-month contract with full benefits effective the 2026-27 school year.

*By Board Policy 7440, a teacher must remain in his or her school for three school years.

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Salary: NC Teacher Salary Scale plus local Board approved supplement. (See chart below)


Base Supplement Schedule | Hard to Fill (HTF) Schedule

Years of Experience

Monthly

Annual

Monthly

Annual

0-4

$700

$7,000

$900

$9,000

5-9

$750

$7,500

$950

$9,500

10-14

$850

$8,500

$1,050

$10,500

15-19

$900

$9,000

$1,100

$11,000

20-24

$950

$9,500

$1,150

$11,500

25+

$1,000

$10,000

$1,200

$12,000

Hard to Fill License Areas:
Special Education K12
Speech Language Pathology
School Psychologist
Secondary Math
Secondary Science
Health Science Education - RN/Non-RN/Biotechnology
Scientific Visualization and Game Art Design
Trade and Industrial Education - Construction/Carpentry/Drafting/Automotive Service
Trade and Industrial Education - Digital Media
Technology Engineering and Design Education
Information Technology

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